Rush University Medical Center
The Rush University Medical Center Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency in Chicago, IL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Rush combined internal medicine-pediatrics residency in Chicago, where residents rotate between internal medicine and pediatrics every three months on a year divided into twenty-six two-week blocks. Training is based at Rush University Medical Center and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, with longitudinal care in the Rush adult and pediatric primary care clinic.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Weekly educational conference with journal club, plus social events including a switch party and an annual retreat; research blocks and away rotations are available.
- House staff benefits include four weeks of vacation, up to three wellness days, six weeks of paid parental leave, a $1,500 wellness allowance, a $5,000 workforce investment payment and free garage parking.
- Applications go through ERAS with 3-4 letters; Step 1 is required to apply, interviews are virtual on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from October 2026 to January 2027, invitations start October 6, 2026 and signaling is used.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Program page (verified, 2026-10-27): Found on the institution website; the page names the institution and this specialty. Source 1
- Contact email (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Program director (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Highlights (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Jennifer McDonnell, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Christopher P. Bruti, MD, MPH
- Associate Program Director
- Shuvani Sanyal, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Jim Hays, MD
- med_peds@rush.edu
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency training
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency training typically lasts 4 years.
A combined program that trains for board certification in both specialties.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
Compare nearby options
Other programs at Rush University Medical Center
More Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs in Illinois
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Rush University Medical Center Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Rush University Medical Center Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency training typically lasts 4 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Rush University Medical Center Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Rush University Medical Center Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.